Good stays. Real cities.An independent travel journal

Tours & experiences

Private Night Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel w/ Local Guide Marco!

About this experience

Are you looking for a truly unique experience in Rome? Join this 3-hour private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, and take advantage of the special after-dark openings. You'll enjoy skip-the-line entry, a professional English-speaking guide and hotel pick-up!
Meet your guide and head off to learn about art, religion, the popes and more as you take in some of the 54 rooms the museum has to offer. Discover the highlights; Raphael's Rooms, Room of the Animals, the Tapestries Gallery and the Hall of Geographical Maps. Marvel at the Roman statues and incredible collection of Renaissance art.
Follow the narrow passageway to the Borgia Apartments and the marvellous Sistine Chapel to see the breathtaking frescoes provided by Michelangelo, Botticelli and others. Make a visit to the Sistine Library to see religious books and artifacts too.
Enjoy this intimate experience and discover the world of art through the eyes of the great Renaissance masters.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

Private Night Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel w/ Local Guide Marco!

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Skip-the-line entry tickets

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Private transportation

Itinerary and highlights

Discover the 54 rooms within the Vatican Museums, a collection of Christian artworks located within the Vatican City. Here you can see many pieces collected by Popes throughout the centuries, including known Roman sculptures and some of the most famous pieces of Renaissance art. Here you can also visit the Sistine Chapel.

You can't miss a visit to the stunningSistine Chapel, located in the Apostolic Palace, where the Pope has his official residence. It's here the papal conclave takes place when a new Pope is to be elected. Here you can marvel at the frescoes painted by various Renaissance artists like Michelangelo, Botticelli and others. There is also the Sistine Library, which contains religious books and artifacts.

Meeting and pickup information

  • please meet in front of caffe vaticano

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Guided Tours of Rome and the Vatican with Marco

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Traveller reviews and photos

Traveller experiences load when you reach this section.